perdrix
(partridge)
If you are looking for how to say “partridge” in French or need the term for cooking, hunting, or wildlife contexts, here is the correct word and how it is used.
The French word for partridge
The word for partridge in French is perdrix. It is a feminine noun.
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une perdrix = a partridge
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la perdrix = the partridge
Example:
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La perdrix vit souvent dans les champs et les bois.
(The partridge often lives in fields and woods.)
Common types of partridge in French
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perdrix rouge = red-legged partridge
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perdrix grise = grey partridge
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perdrix des neiges = snow partridge
These terms are used in wildlife guides, menus, and hunting contexts.
Partridge in cooking
In French cuisine, partridge is considered game meat and may appear on restaurant menus.
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ragoût de perdrix = partridge stew
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perdrix rôtie = roasted partridge
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filet de perdrix = partridge fillet
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terrine de perdrix = partridge pâté
10 usage examples with translations
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Une perdrix traverse la route devant nous.
—A partridge is crossing the road in front of us. -
J’ai vu une perdrix rouge ce matin.
—I saw a red-legged partridge this morning. -
Le chasseur a repéré une perdrix dans les buissons.
—The hunter spotted a partridge in the bushes. -
Nous avons cuisiné une perdrix rôtie pour le dîner.
—We cooked a roasted partridge for dinner. -
La perdrix grise est plus discrète que la rouge.
—The grey partridge is more discreet than the red one. -
Ce restaurant propose un excellent filet de perdrix.
—This restaurant offers an excellent partridge fillet. -
Il existe plusieurs espèces de perdrix en Europe.
—There are several species of partridge in Europe. -
Ils ont entendu le cri d’une perdrix dans la forêt.
—They heard the call of a partridge in the forest. -
Le plat du jour est une terrine de perdrix maison.
—The dish of the day is a homemade partridge terrine. -
Une perdrix s’est envolée brusquement à notre approche.
—A partridge flew off suddenly as we approached.